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Post technical inspection – Yamaha Stryker (thoughts, fixes, second try)
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in MotoSo, after they have failed my bike as โnot road worthyโ I need to change some things. Letโs see how can I workaround these issues and how long these (temporary?) mods will last ๐ First – relocate number plate to the back, on a rear fender. Then – Cobra exhaustโฆ 129dB should be lowered to at…
Preparing my motorcycle for technical inspection
I’m preparing my Yamaha Stryker (XVS1300 Custom) for technical inspection. As each inspector reads the written rules based on their mood and weather of the day – it’s a guessing game ๐ Couple of thing I had to consider (changed from OEM): So I have checked all the lights – distances from the ground, from…
Yamaha Stryker cooling issues – resolved
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in MotoSo after going through the plan mentioned before – of course it was the last step with ECU in the picture… The bike’s computer being bad, especially on a newer bike, is very uncommon. Only one thing is not working too, which is even more weird… I’ve started analyzing wiring diagrams again, trying to remember…
Troubleshooting Stryker cooling electrical to success?
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in HOW-TOMy Yamaha is overheating and I’ve noticed the fan is not spinning. But the fan, water temperature sensor and fan relay proven to be working after a bench test. โOverheatingโ light also comes on after a short city driveโฆ I need to find this gremlin as tomorrow is technical inspection day ๐ What was done…
10kW solar plant proposals from first Google search page
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in SolarI’ve got all the offers! Mostlyโฆ And 90% of them were not personalized ๐ Just a standard templated pdf with cheap/medium/premium options to choose from (even though I have asked for specific type of panels or inverter). Disappointed to say the least. Ok, I’ll write them back and ask to change some options if they…
First steps and expenses, 10kW solar power plant requirements
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in SolarSince recently โthe road to solarโ has changed. You could apply for a subsidy, get accepted and only then deal with technical side of things (electrical infrastructure, connection bandwidth to the grid etc. etc.), which was ok if you want to be 100% sure youโll get the money from the government ๐ But trends, greed…
I’m investing in solar energy. Let’s see how it unfolds ๐
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in SolarHi, last week our government announced the next round of subsidies for solar plants. You can get up to 3230,10 EUR compensated for 10kW. The less kW you decide to put on your roof โ the less money youโll get back, pretty simple ๐ If you go with the maximum โ itโs about 30% discount…
Eagle Talon TSi – MOD list
Styling and whatever: OZ Superleggera Gold wheels: 225/40 R18, 8J ET45Smoked side markersNew trunk gas strutsSuspension overhaul: Eclipse master bushing set 5.18107G 2Gb conversion kit: bumpers, side skirts, moldings, wingFull repaint: roof – black, the rest – Imperial Jade Mica (6Q7 ALT.1)VOLVO windshield wiper nozzlesHeadlights HID Retrofit (with black housings)Tow hook (USA models did not have…
Trip to Romania 2022
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in TripsIn 2022 we’ve decided to travel to Romania. On motorcycles. Main destinations – Transalpina and Transfฤgฤrฤศan ๐ 8 days (including auto trip to Slovakia). ~34 hours and ~1700km on a bike. 103 liters of fuel burned (~6 liters per 100km – not bad) ๐ Three videos, which were filmed by my buddy, below. More inside…